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Patient Testimonials

When eye surgical expertise, and compassion come together, amazing things happen. Almost every day, we receive wonderful letters of thanks from eye surgery patients. It is testimonials like the ones you read here that validate what we do and keeps us focused on being "Dedicated to the Work of Healing."

Optical Center Right Inside Our Lobby

Our doctors correct your vision, our goal is to preserve your vision. Our
optical boutique provides premium lenses to fit everyone's lifestyle. There is
no need to drive all over town. Our professionally staffed boutique caters to each and every patient
individually. The licensed optician has over 26 years experience and will give
you honest opinions. No need to go elsewhere.

Board Certified Ophthalmologists

The Suncoast Eye Center provides its patients with outstanding vision care. Our professional and friendly medical staff uses the latest technology to meet the needs of our patients. Clinic surgeons are board-certified
ophthalmologists with years of experience performing surgical and laser procedures.

Licensed Optometrists

Optometrists are specifically educated, trained and licensed to examine the eye and surrounding structures for the purpose of prescribing eyewear or contact lenses.
All doctors are board certified optometrists and
Dr. Kaplan specializes in comprehensive eye exams, as well as Sports Vision.

CATARACT & IMPLANT SPECIALIST

Board certified ophthalmologist, Dr. Lawrence A. Seigel is a cataract specialist with
over 25 years experience. As a cataract surgeon his areas of expertise include cataract extraction with intraocular lens implantation, which can reduce pre-existing astigmatism during cataract surgery.

Surgical Expertise

Cataract Extraction

Dr. Seigel removes the cloudy lens, from the eye and replaces it with a clear plastic lens. These lenses focus light just like a natural lens. As a result, thick glasses are no longer needed after surgery. It is the most common operation performed in North America today.

Intraocular Lens Implant

Intraocular lenses, commonly called IOLs, may be one of the most important ophthalmic developments of our time. The tiny prescription lenses prescribed by Dr Seigel are placed inside the eye during surgery. Now with Dr. Seigels experience, patients receiving IOLs often enjoy the best vision of their lives.

Find more information about how this
procedure is performed, it's risks and benefits here.

No Stitch Same Day Surgery

Dr. Seigel makes a tiny incision that seals by itself. Applying a topical anesthesia allows for a rapid recovery producing clear vision that returns almost immediately with little, if any, discomfort.

Clear Corneal Surgery

Dr Seigel performs this technique to restore vision loss due to cataract development. The cataract is removed with the assistance of ultrasound technology known as phacoemulsification. Following clear cornea,
small incision cataract
surgery, you may resume many of life’s daily living activities immediately.

The Founding Surgeon

Practicing in Pasco County Dr. Seigel is active in the local
community. In 1978 Dr. Seigel established the Suncoast Eye Center Foundation. A non-profit organization helping the needy in our area with their eye care needs.

Education

Dr. Seigel received his medical degree from New York Medical College, New York City. He completed his internship training at Brookdale Hospital Medical Center, N.Y.U., Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Seigel served two years of his Ophthalmology residency at North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, New York and completed his residency at Letterman Army Medical Center in San Francisco, California.
Prior to coming to Florida, Dr. Seigel practiced Ophthalmology at Frankfurt
Army Medical Center, West Germany, where he was a Major in the U.S. Army and the Assistant to the European Consultant in Ophthalmology. Dr. Seigel is Board Certified by the
American Board of Ophthalmology and a Fellow of the
American Academy of
Ophthalmology.

Residency in Ophthalmology:

North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset 1976 - 1978
New York Letterman Army Medical Center, San Francisco, California 1978 - 1979

Saving Sight Together

Dr. Lawrence A. Seigel and Dr. Alan M. Freedman together are continuously reaching out to the community to help others. In 1985, they established the SUNCOAST EYE CENTER FOUNDATION, with the goals of this non-profit foundation being to provide
and educate the communities served by the Suncoast Eye Center about healthy eye care.
Follow the link below to learn more about the foundation, its activities, or how you can help our continued growth.
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Eye Surgery Institute

The Suncoast Eye Surgery Institute first opened January 1989. Our state-of-the-art facility is equipped with two operating rooms, two laser suites and comfortable pre and post-operative areas. Your surgical experience and comfort should be as pleasant as possible.
Providing that personal attention and care is our main goal.
The Surgery Institute is Medicare-certified and fully licensed by the State of Florida.
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Free Speakers Bureau

Need a speaker for your group? The Suncoast Eye Center provides an informative seminar on the aging eye. Covering topics including cataracts, glaucoma, droopy eyelid problems, macular degeneration and several others. The seminar can be tailored to work with your existing program..
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"The Suncoast Eye Center, Eye Surgery Institute, is dedicated to providing the
highest level of ophthalmological care, in a professional, caring, pleasant
atmosphere, and is committed to providing their team members a secure, caring,
and safe work environment."

"The goal
at the Suncoast Eye Center, Eye Surgery Institute, is to continuously strive for
improvement in providing quality car to patients, and a pleasant work place for
team members."